1. Captured Aornus

    · Aornus, likely Pir Sar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    Captured Aornus
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    Alexander captured the mountain stronghold known to Greek sources as Aornus before crossing deeper into the Punjab. Aornus is commonly identified with Pir Sar, but the identification is not certain.

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